Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

About the Program:

The partnership with Bombardier and Farnborough College of Technology is a path that will give you real-world, hands-on experience of working in an aerospace engineering environment with qualifications in:

Aviation Mechanic - Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence). The initial induction will take place in Farnborough, potentially based off-site and living away from home for the initial 4 months.

Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) & completion of UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance A License qualification through an approved Part 147 Training Organisation. Years 2 & 3 will be completed out Bombardier Service Centre in Biggin Hill Airport.

What to expect?

As an engineering apprentice you will be exposed to a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician Standard. Not only will this demonstrate competency in the role but will complement wider business strategy and enable you to support your long-term career development. You work alongside highly skilled engineers and mechanics, receive comprehensive On-the-Job Training as well as be supported by a mentor throughout the programme.

You will return to Bombardier to complete Year 2 and 3 as an aircraft fitter, where you will continue studying your Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Diploma and study for your UK CAA A License Modules. You will be expected to demonstrate the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance repairs and modifications to a variety of Bombardier Business Jet aircraft, safely, on time and within budget. 

As both an apprentice and a fitter, duties will include:

• You will work within our teams on scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
• You will rotate with unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components                                                                                 
• You will conduct repairs to airframe structures
• You will perform all levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
• You will conduct other related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery

Entry Requirements:

• You will have 5 GCSEs predicted or confirmed at Grade C/4 or equivalent. These must include Mathematics, English and a Science at Grade C/4 or above
• You will have not already completed the same or similar Level 2 or 3 qualifications or apprenticeship
• You meet the funding criteria related to right to work and residency eligibility

Please note that this role will commence in September 2025. 

Location: Farnborough & Biggin Hill 

Duration: 3.5 years